The most talked about moment of Netflix’s first-ever comedy festival – perhaps one of the most talked about moments of a comedy show in recent memory – doesn’t come from streaming.
Netflix has announced a list of content released by its Netflix Is a Joke Fest, and Dave Chapel’s event at the Hollywood Bowl, where the comedian was attacked on stage last week, is not included.
However, the absence of the kit is not due to the attack. The streamer made it clear before the festival that the four sold-out Hollywood Bowl shows of the comedian are not recorded as special. Chappelle had his own cameras to film the show – as comics often do when developing new material (as was Chappelle). Professional footage of the attack may exist, and they could eventually see the light of day in some way, but that’s not part of Netflix’s plans.
Instead, here are some of Netflix’s special offerings derived from its 336 comics, performing 288 shows in 35 locations in Los Angeles over the past few weeks, along with planned release dates for each of the services:
May 19 – The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand Up, “an evening to celebrate some of the greatest stands of all time that are no longer with us. John Muleney honors Robin Williams, Dave Chapel honors Richard Pryor, Chelsea Handler honors Joan Rivers, and John Stewart honors George Carlin.
June 6 – Bill Burr presents: Friends Who Kill, “a showcase that includes stand-ups curated by Burr.”
June 7 and 12 – This is my time with David Letterman, “each of the six episodes emphasizes a comedian, including a 5-minute editing and a conversation with Letterman.”
June 9 – Highlight: LGBTQ + holiday, “the biggest LGBTQ + comics gathering”.
June 10 – Tribute to Bob Saggett, “a celebration of Bob’s life in comedy with friends and family.”
June 11 – Amy Schumer’s Parents’ Council, “a showcase that includes Schumer-curated stands.”
June 13 – Pete Davidson presents: Best Friends, “a special multicomic, hosted and curated by Davidson.”
June 14 – Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live, “Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda present an all-female comedian.”
June 16 – Snoop Dogg’s F * cn Around Comedy Special, “an original Snoop comedy with scenes from legendary black comedians performing at the festival.”
June 23 – The best of the festival, “highlights from the whole 11-day event”.
The biggest specially planned has yet to be aired: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is playing a sold-out show at Dodger Stadium.
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